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South Ashburnham

Massachusetts · 1,136 residents · 2.984 sq mi
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South Ashburnham is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,990. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $224,500. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,136
+12%since 2000
from 1,013 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
381 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 339 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+7%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7839781K1K2K1990201020202024South Ashburnham
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,990
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,121 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,028
+80%since 2000
from $18,324 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services20.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$224,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
17.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+26%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(960)
Black0.8%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(28)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(96)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(1,038)
Black1.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(29)
Asian1.5%(17)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.2%(149)
Diversity Score
13
+39%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.2 min
+135%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 95.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−13.1 ptssince 2011
from 78.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−94.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Ashburnham, Massachusetts?

South Ashburnham, Massachusetts has about 1,136 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Ashburnham, Massachusetts?

The typical household in South Ashburnham, Massachusetts earns about $80,990 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Ashburnham, Massachusetts expensive?

In South Ashburnham, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $224,500.

How educated are people in South Ashburnham, Massachusetts?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in South Ashburnham, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Ashburnham, Massachusetts?

About 0.0% of people in South Ashburnham, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Ashburnham, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, South Ashburnham, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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